Earl Louis Jenkins

Earl Louis Jenkins, age 77, of Xenia, passed away April 29, 2026. Earl was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 4, 1948 to the late Bernard and Fay Jenkins.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Louie Jenkins.

He is survived by wife of 40 years, Jan Jenkins; daughters, Traci (Jason) Pernia and Alice (Nickolas) McKee; sons, Joseph (Amanda) Jenkins and Todd Jenkins; grandchildren, Brendon Taylor, Brittany Elius, Mohammed Elius, Olivia Stopa, Alaina Luken, Joseph Jenkins, Gabriel Shirlow, Kaisy Grace, Grayson McKee, Austin Jenkins and Dusty Jenkins; as well as great-grandchildren, Carson, Beckham, Theodore and Jesse. 

Earl retired from Worthington Industry after 18 years and then opened up his own landscaping company, Jenkins Lawn and Landscaping.

In his free time, he enjoyed working outdoors, going to the lake and beach and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Earl was also a big Ohio State Football fan.

Earl was a Silver Fox. He was confident and hilarious. Earl was a great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Earl's memory to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation (Click HERE to donate).

Visitation will be held from 12:00pm-1:00pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek), where funeral services will begin at 1:00pm.

Earl will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery in Xenia following the service.

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